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Technology Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES

Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES

The new Defender is the first car to be fitted with two embedded LTE modems for enhanced connectivity.
By Dominik Wilde 08 January 2020
Video games 'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds

'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds

Build the best car-friendly city.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 December 2019
Technology BMW finally adds Android Auto to its full lineup

BMW finally adds Android Auto to its full lineup

The integration is wireless.
By Anthony Karr 12 December 2019
Safety 13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year

13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year

That's an average of more than three drivers every two hours.
By James Fossdyke 15 November 2019
Safety Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

But figures suggest the number of offenders is falling.
By James Fossdyke 07 November 2019
Safety Government to 'close loophole' in phone driving laws

Government to 'close loophole' in phone driving laws

New laws will ensure motorists can be punished for using their phone to take pictures while driving.
By James Fossdyke 04 November 2019
Technology McLaren and OnePlus team up to create superfast smartphone

McLaren and OnePlus team up to create superfast smartphone

Car company says the custom phone offers "unimaginable performance".
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
Technology Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

I always feel like somebody’s watching me...
By Dustin Wheelen 01 October 2019
Safety Motorists in London most likely to be caught using phone while driving

Motorists in London most likely to be caught using phone while driving

Drivers in Avon and Somerset, meanwhile, are the least likely to be found using a phone.
By James Fossdyke 20 August 2019
Safety Ban on hands-free phone use while driving proposed

Ban on hands-free phone use while driving proposed

MPs say "tougher restrictions" and "stricter enforcement" are needed.
By James Fossdyke 13 August 2019
Technology Volvo just made in-car connectivity better

Volvo just made in-car connectivity better

All new Volvos come with a 100 GB SIM card.
By Dominik Wilde 02 August 2019
Green Jaguar launches new app to make I-Pace ownership easier

Jaguar launches new app to make I-Pace ownership easier

New phone app and online range calculator will help customers see whether the car is suitable for their needs.
By James Fossdyke 02 August 2019
Safety Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Research also shows a fifth of us admit to texting while driving.
By James Fossdyke 02 August 2019
Celebrity / Entertainment TV presenter Nick Knowles hit with driving ban

TV presenter Nick Knowles hit with driving ban

The 'I'm a Celebrity' star was caught speeding and using his phone behind the wheel.
By Dominik Wilde 13 June 2019
Safety One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

Shocking statistics also show 75 percent of drivers think the law is not properly enforced.
By James Fossdyke 31 May 2019
Celebrity / Entertainment David Beckham handed driving ban after using phone behind the wheel

David Beckham handed driving ban after using phone behind the wheel

The ex-footballer already had six points from prior speeding convictions
By Dominik Wilde 10 May 2019
Technology Smartphone tech helps RAC fix cars without a patrol van

Smartphone tech helps RAC fix cars without a patrol van

New Remote Technician system uses video tech to let call handlers help drivers fix minor issues.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2019
Safety 2.5m Brits think it's acceptable to use a phone while driving

2.5m Brits think it's acceptable to use a phone while driving

A terrifying number of us think using a phone behind the wheel should carry no penalty whatsoever.
By James Fossdyke 02 May 2019
Motorsport.com Formula E unveils ghost racing mobile game

Formula E unveils ghost racing mobile game

The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has officially launched its ghost racing mobile game for smartphones and tablet devices.
By Tom Errington 27 April 2019
Technology Hyundai Kia to offer EV owners performance tuning app

Hyundai Kia to offer EV owners performance tuning app

New app system will allow drivers to choose power outputs and efficiency settings.
By James Fossdyke 25 April 2019
01:12 Video games Microsoft's 'Miami Street' tablet game becomes 'Forza Street'

Microsoft's 'Miami Street' tablet game becomes 'Forza Street'

This simple, fun game could be heading for other mobile devices soon.
By Cam VanDerHorst 18 April 2019
Safety Road safety firm throws its weight behind phone use campaign

Road safety firm throws its weight behind phone use campaign

Is #DONTSTREAMANDDRIVE Day really necessary? Apparently so...
By Dominik Wilde 17 April 2019
Safety More than half of Londoners admit to using phones while driving

More than half of Londoners admit to using phones while driving

The RAC has called on police to fight the problem with technology.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning New smartphone app gives Fiesta ST 222 bhp

New smartphone app gives Fiesta ST 222 bhp

That cuts the hot hatch's 0-62 mph time by more than half a second.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2019
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